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GTO900 for C11 and C14

Started by jimp, 03/29/2006 02:46AM
Posted 03/29/2006 02:46AM Opening Post
I am trying to determine the suitability of a AP 900GTO mount for my two Schmidt Cassegrains. The C11 is 28 lbs and the C14 is 49 lbs. The AP site indicates the 900 has a capacity of 70 lbs. Does anyone have experience with these two scopes on the 900? I currently image planets with the C14 but will probably start imaging DSO's in the next year or two. I use the scopes on a Losmandy G11 currently and take them to WSP, Chiefland and the Everglades monthly for dark skies.

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Jim Pickering
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Posted 03/29/2006 02:12PM #1
James the AP900 easily manages My c11, even with 20lbs.+ of accessories. I think my old c14 weighted a little over 50lbs. With additional accessories it was over 70lbs.It did carry it O.K. but I found it at it's limit. The AP900 for example will not carry my 55lb 8inch refractor without clutches slipping (longer moment-arm).I found the AP1200 had room to spare. Didn't I meet you at the WSP? Joe